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Grewal rethinking decision to resign as MP, says he has repaid gambling debts
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Raj Grewal says he has repaid his sizable gambling debts and is now reconsidering his hasty decision to quit politics. In a statement posted to his Facebook page late Friday, Grewa...
Nov 30, 2018
Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
HOUSTON - George H.W. Bush, a World War II hero whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy that led voters to turn him o...
Nov 30, 2018
Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
HOUSTON - George H.W. Bush played many prominent public roles in nearly a century of life, from when he was a 20-year-old World War II hero to the 41st president of the United States. In between came ...
Nov 30, 2018
Gaudreau nets game-winner to lead Flames to 4-1 victory over Kings
CALGARY - Johnny Gaudreau didn’t let frustration get the better of him on Friday. After ringing a shot off the crossbar and hitting a pair of posts earlier in the game, Gaudreau scored the event...
Nov 30, 2018
Neil DeGrasse Tyson investigated by Fox, NatGeo Networks
NEW YORK - Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasseTyson will be investigated by Fox and National Geographic Networks after allegations of sexual misconduct were levelled against him. Patheos.com publish...
Nov 30, 2018
South Korea says North Korean soldier defects to South
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A North Korean soldier fled across a heavily fortified border to defect to South Korea early Saturday, the military in Seoul said, just as the rivals began taking steps to ...
Nov 30, 2018
Oil and gas commission investigating quakes in northeast British Columbia
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission is investigating a series of earthquakes that one expert says were very likely caused by hydraulic fracturing, a fuel extraction proce...
Nov 30, 2018
Germans, Austrians sweep medals at luge World Cup in Whistler, B.C.
WHISTLER, B.C. - Track records were smashed Friday as German and Austrian lugers swept the medals at the latest World Cup event in Whistler, B.C. Austrian Wolfgang Kindl captured gold in the men’...
Nov 30, 2018
Canada falls to Venezuela in WCup qualifying hours after landing in Caracas
CARACAS, Venezuela - Canada suffered a setback in its bid to qualify for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Friday, dropping an 84-76 decision to Venezuela hours after landing in Caracas due to a l...
Nov 30, 2018
Sylvan Lake latest to increase council salaries ahead of tax changes
The Town of Sylvan Lake is the latest central Alberta community joining others across the country in increasing mayor and council pay rates. The adjustments are being made in light of upcoming changes...
Nov 30, 2018